nib Meaning & Definition
What Does Nib Mean?
Nib is a symbol that means ISO 639-3 language code for Nakame. As a noun, it means The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper. As a verb, it means To fit (a pen) with a nib.
Nib in Brief
| Part of speech | symbol, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //nɪb// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | beak, neb and bill |
| Plural | nibs |
| Verb forms | nibs, nibbing, nibbed |
Nib Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-3 language code for Nakame.
Nib as a Noun
- The tip of a pen or tool that touches the surface, transferring ink to paper.
- A bird's beak.
- Bits of trapped dust or other foreign material that form imperfections in painted or varnished surfaces.
- A piece of a roasted, hulled cocoa bean.
- A small and pointed thing or part; a point; a prong.
- One of the handles projecting from a scythe snath.
- The shaft of a wagon.
Nib as a Verb
- To fit (a pen) with a nib.
Noun
- The bill or beak of a bird; the neb.
Synonyms of Nib
Nib synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Nib
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Nib in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
nib (plural nibs)
nib (third-person singular simple present nibs, present participle nibbing, simple past and past participle nibbed)
Words That Rhyme With Nib
Origin of Nib
From a variant of neb, perhaps due to association with nibble.
How to Pronounce Nib
You say nib as //nɪb//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Nib
Is nib a symbol or a noun?
Nib is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for nib?
You can replace nib with words such as beak, neb and bill. See the full list of nib synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of nib?
The plural of nib is nibs.
What is the past tense of nib?
The past tense of nib is nibbed. The present participle is nibbing.